The property is recessed from the road, behind a brook- over which this bridge takes you. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

The property is recessed from the road, behind a brook- over which this bridge takes you. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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Exterior view. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

Exterior view. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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Living room. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

Living room. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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Fireplace view. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

Fireplace view. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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Living room leading out towards yard and pool. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

Living room leading out towards yard and pool. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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Dining room with full view of Mt. Tam. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

Dining room with full view of Mt. Tam. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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Another dining angle. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

Another dining angle. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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Kitchen. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

Kitchen. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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Eat-in nook also leads out to patio. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

Eat-in nook also leads out to patio. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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That patio includes this Infinity pool, sparkling in the sun. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

That patio includes this Infinity pool, sparkling in the sun. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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Also offered: hot tub. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

Also offered: hot tub. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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Water features abound. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

Water features abound. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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Outdoor dining. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

Outdoor dining. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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One of the trails on the property (the main walking path will take you right to the heart of Mill Valley). Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

One of the trails on the property (the main walking path will take you right to the heart of Mill Valley). Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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Going up (with a view of green). Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

Going up (with a view of green). Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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One of five bedrooms, this one the master suite. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

One of five bedrooms, this one the master suite. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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Another. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

Another. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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Another. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

Another. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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Master bath. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

Master bath. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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Lower level wine cellar. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

Lower level wine cellar. Photos: 4CottageAvenue.com

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Property records: Coulda woulda shoulda... via Redfin

Property records: Coulda woulda shoulda... via Redfin

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This Mill Valley manse with magical Mt. Tam views has its own bridge

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Though this home at 4 Cottage Ave. is within walking distance of downtown Mill Valley (indeed, it has a personal trail that leads you there), it feels like a private oasis. And it is. You approach by crossing the bridge pictured in the gallery above; the bridge spans a seasonal creek which, thankfully, this season is full, babbling musically around the property’s perimeter. In such serenity, it’s hard to imagine anyone or anything, beyond the occasional squirrel or blue jay, disturbing the peace.

The home itself is a three-story remodel that maximizes both available sunlight and views of majestic Mt. Tamalpais. Exterior features include an Infinity pool, separate custom spa, lawn, creek and walking trails, plus a Connecticut Bluestone patio offering built-in BBQ with separate smoker and stone fireplace.

Once inside 4 Cottage Ave., find 4,595 square feet of space: Five bedrooms (one of which is a large master suite), three and a half baths, office, wine cellar and formal dining room looking directly out on Mt. Tam. Clearly beautiful, the property has only been on the market a few days–but may have to sit a bit, despite its beauty. The price of $4.195 million puts it among the most expensive homes in Mill Valley–where the median list of $1.795M, though pricey, is still more than two million less than this home.

Anna Marie Erwert writes from both the renter and new buyer perspective, having (finally) achieved both statuses. She focuses on national real estate trends, specializing in the San Francisco Bay Area and Pacific Northwest. FollowAnnaon Twitter: @AnnaMarieErwert